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title: "ChatGPT Connectors"
description: "Connect Strata with ChatGPT Connectors in minutes and supercharge your AI coding experience"
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<img
  className="block dark:hidden"
  src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/ChatGPT.png"
  alt="ChatGPT"
/>
<img
  className="hidden dark:block"
  src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/ChatGPT.png"
  alt="ChatGPT"
/>

## Quick Setup Guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Authorize MCP Servers to Use with Strata">
    Navigate to the [Klavis home page](https://www.klavis.ai/home) and click **"MCP Server"** in the left sidebar. You will see a list of MCP servers available in Klavis.

    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step1.png"
      alt="Klavis home page"
    />    
    Click the **"Authorize"** button next to your chosen server. Once server is authorized, you will see **Green Checkmark** status.

    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step2.png"
      alt="Authorize MCP Servers"
    />

    <Tip>
      You can authorize one or more servers to use with Strata
    </Tip>

  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Strata Server URL">

    From Klavis Dashboard, click **Add to Other Clients** button to get your Strata Server URL.
  
    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step3.png"
      alt="Copy Strata Server URL"
    />

    **Copy** the strata URL to clipboard - you'll need this in the next step.

    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step4.png"
      alt="Copy Strata Server URL"
    />


    <Accordion title="🔐 OAuth Services (Most Common)">
      - Automatically redirected to OAuth authorization
      - Sign in to your account (GitHub, Google, Slack, etc.)
      - Grant necessary permissions
      - Redirected back to Klavis automatically
    </Accordion>
    
    <Accordion title="🔑 API Key Services">
      - Prompted to enter an API key
      - Follow service-specific instructions to generate key
      - Paste key in the provided field
      - Click **"Save"** to continue
    </Accordion>
  </Step>



  <Step title="Enable Developer Mode">
    To connect Klavis MCP Server with Connectors, you need to ensure **Developer Mode** is enabled.
    - **Settings** -> **Apps & Connectors** -> **Advanced Settings** -> **Developer Mode** (enable it!)

    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step5.png"
      alt="Developer Mode in ChatGPT"
    />

    **NOTE**: Developer Mode is required to add custom MCP servers in ChatGPT Connectors. See below screenshot for comparison:
    
      <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step10.png"
      alt="Disabled Developer Mode vs Enabled Developer Mode"
    />

  </Step>

  <Step title="Add MCP Connector">
    Open a new chat in ChatGPT:
    - Click on '**+**' icon or type `/`
    - Select **Add Sources** > **Connect more**

    Now, fill the essential detail to add new connector:
    - **Icon** (Optional): Add icon for your MCP (128 * 128 recommended)
    - **Name**: `klavis-strata`
    - **Description** (Optional): Short description of your MCP
    - **MCP Server URL**: Paste Strata Server URL
    - **Authentication**: select **No Authentication**

    Tick 'I trust this application' and click **Create** button
    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step6.png"
      alt="Adding Strata Server in ChatGPT Connector"
    />

    <Note>
      Klavis AI authenticates your Strata server while generating server url.
    </Note>

  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Tools Loading">

    To verify if Strata is configured properly in ChatGPT chat, click **"+"** -> **More** and you will see active servers.
     
    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step7.png"
      alt="Strata Configuration in ChatGPT"
    />

    To verify server tools:
    - Go to **Setting** > **Apps & Connectors**
    - Select your MCP > Scroll to **Actions** tab

    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step8.png"
      alt="Verify Tools Loading in ChatGPT"
    />
    
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Using in ChatGPT Chat">
    <img
      src="/images/knowledge-base/chatGPT/step9.jpg"
      alt="Using MCP Server in ChatGPT Chat"
    />
    
    Open ChatGPT Chat and start using natural language:
    
    <CodeGroup>
    ```text GitHub
    "Create a new issue titled 'Add dark mode' with priority label. Use Tools"
    ```
    
    ```text Slack
    "Send a message to #general: 'Standup meeting in 5 minutes! Use my MCP server'"
    ```
    
    ```text Gmail
    "Send email to john@company.com about project update. Use Tools"
    ```
    
    ```text Notion
    "Create a new page called 'Meeting Notes' with today's date. Use my MCP server"
    ```
    </CodeGroup>
    
    <Note>
      🎯 ChatGPT Chat automatically detects when to use **Strata** based on context - no need to specify explicitly!
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Happy Building! 🎉">
    You're all set! Your **Strata** MCP server is now integrated with ChatGPT
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="🔧 Tools Not Appearing">
    - Double-check your Server URL for typos
    - Ensure stable internet connection
    - Verify authentication in Klavis dashboard
    - Try completely restarting ChatGPT
  </Accordion>
  
  <Accordion title="🔐 Authentication Issues">
    - Re-authenticate in the Klavis dashboard
    - Check if your OAuth tokens have expired
    - Verify API key permissions (for API key services)
    - Ensure you've granted all necessary permissions
  </Accordion>
  
  <Accordion title="⚡ Performance Issues">
    - Limit the number of active MCP servers
    - Check your internet connection speed
    - Restart ChatGPT periodically
    - Contact support if issues persist
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Community" icon="discord">
    Join our Discord for community support and discussions
  </Card>
  <Card title="Support" icon="headphones">
    Contact our technical support team for assistance
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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